After the City of San Diego approved a proposal to paint over the vintage 40x80 Caliente racetrack mural located on the western wall of the historic California Theater and replace it with a beer advertisement, Enrique Limon of Art Fist Collective immediately took action. With the help of other enthusiasts, Limon gathered the initial 250 signatures to rescind the permit and urge the city to reconsider. Now, the City's Historical Resources Board will conduct a historic report to determine whether or not the mural is historically significant or not.
To further the cause and keeping with the horse racing theme, 25 artists were given a My Little Pony to transform into sculptural and decorative works of art which will be on display and for sale at Art Fist Collective Presents: My Little Art Show Friday, March 23rd at Quality Social from 6-10pm.
All proceeds from art sales will aid the Save Our Heritage Organisation in their efforts to pay for an independent report on the mural.
As curator, Limon has organized the show and personally scoured yard sales, swap meets and online auctions in search of the perfect pony to use as a mold.
"Some of them are rare collectibles, others might have been a buck fifty at Kobey’s," said Limon. "But thanks to their respective artist’s vision, they will all be one-of-a-kind pieces of art."
To sign the petition, and help save the Caliente Mural, go here.
Posted By angella | 3/22/2012 | 1:29 AM | Add a Comment
There's something exhilarating about using an object for a purpose outside of its original use. For example, using a high heel for a hammer (it works, dudes), or a pencil eraser for the back of your earring. Girlish metaphors aside, the work of artist Rob Duarte reinvents the way we experience technology by bringing the otherwise silent and unseen mechanical components to life through movement and unintentional sound.
The thrill and even anxiety about art that uses sound in this way is that the outcome is suspended. No one can quite predict the product and that in itself is exciting. Drawing from his background in Computer Science, Duarte transforms hardware and computer machinery typically used in data systems to create a fuller sensory experience as with his recent piece, "Movement" which you can see in a video excerpt above, and the photo below.
On Saturday, March 17th, Duarte is hosting a workshop at Helmuth Projects from 2-4:30pm where you can learn to etch your own circuit board and make a noise instrument while eating snacks and hanging out with similar-minded folks. $12 covers the cost of the materials you'll be working with and you can take your creation home at the end of the workshop. No experience is necessary and make sure to RSVP by email to rob@rahji.com. Do it quick as the workshop is almost full and this is the type of event that you'll kick yourself for missing. -- Angella D'avignon
Posted By angella | 3/9/2012 | 1:11 PM | Add a Comment
On Thursday, March 8th Impact Visual Arts and Sezio will present a collection of photographs from six prolific San Diego photogs. Luce Loft will host the opening reception, which features Sezio contributors Tommy McAdams and Charles Bergquist, whose work is pictured above (Mulder and Scully on Vacation). James Norton, Mike Luna, Dana Attari, and Andrew Reilly round out the featured image capturers.
Spectrum : A Collection of Photographs will open from 6-10pm this Thursday at Luce Loft in the East Village.
Posted By zack | 3/4/2012 | 12:27 PM | Add a Comment
Quint Contemporary Art in La Jolla is prepping their latest exhbition, a solo show featuring New York-based artist Mel Bochner. Entitled words..., the opening features 17 monoprints filled with layered colors and typography. Cruise by 7547 Girard this Saturday, March 3rd between 6-8pm for the opening reception.
Posted By zack | 2/27/2012 | 8:03 PM | View Comments (1)
If you're bouncing around town Saturday night, here are three suggestions for art-related happenings in Little Italy, Downtown, and Barrio Logan:
Yeller Studio is teaming up with Bottlecraft again, this time showcasing the illustrative work of Dane Danner. Check out a show preview and details here.
Helmuth Projects, in the Library Lofts on E St., is hosting a stacked group show with each artist "reinterpreting a personal momento that signifies loss, absence, and the passing of time". Check out the artist roster and details here.
To cap your night off, head down to The Glashaus in Barrio Logan for their third anniversary party. There will be open artist studios, live music from the Mattson 2, and the night's proceeds will benefit the fine folks at ICE Gallery.
Posted By zack | 2/23/2012 | 11:33 PM | Add a Comment